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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31.32, 43.13 and 26.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31.32, 43.13 and 26.71 is: 36.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31.32 : 43.13 = 26.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31.32/43.13 = 26.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31.32x = 43.13 × 26.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31.32x = 1,152.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152.00/31.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.78

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